managing common pests and other gardening problems
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Delivery Methods and Dosing:Making the most of your medicine
Managing Pests
Host: Becky DeKeuster M.Ed, Director of Education
And Other CommonGardening Problems
With Guest Expert:Jason Paquette, Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Producer: Ben Gelassen, Marketing Associate
Meet the ExpertJason “JP” PaquetteIPM Specialist
When are problems likely to show up in the garden?
Germinate seeds or
take clones SeedlingsVegetative
stageFlowering
stageHarvest &
drying Curing
Integrated Pest ManagementWhat is it?
Why is it important?
It sounds expensive.
An approach to pest control that is:
Ecosystem-based
Focused on long term prevention
Combination of techniques – bio-control, habitat manipulation, modified practices
Pesticides (within Maine law) are a LAST resort
Focused on minimizing risk to human and non-human cohabitants, beneficial organisms, and the environment
Common Pests: Gnats & White Flies
Gnat
White flies
Fungus gnats on sticky trap
Common Pests: Spider Mites
Spider mites
Spider mite web
Early spider mite damage
Common Pests: Thrips & Aphids
Thrips and thrip damage (left)
Aphids
Parasitic wasp and aphid (www.howtogrowmarijuana.com)
Basil for companion planting
Mildews & Molds
White powdery mildew
Botrytis/grey mold
Nutrient Deficiencies & Other Problems
Prevention & Mitigation
Delivery Methods and Dosing:Making the most of your medicine
Thank you for your time and attention!
What are your remaining questions & concerns?
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